Osteospermum 'Sparkler'
African Daisy
Description
Osteospermum 'Sparkler' is a shrubby perennial, but treated as a summer annual in some areas. Profusioin of daisylike flowers open only in sunlight. Medium green, narrowish oval leaves are smooth edged or witha few large teeth.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Lavender, Pink
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.